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Ronnie Whelan in Match's Star Spot 1985

Full name: Ronnie Andrew Whelan Birthplace/Date: Dublin, September 25, 1961 Height/Weight: 5ft 9in /11 st Marrried: Yes, to Elaine Children: None Car: Ford Escort Worst ever injury: Pelvic strain that kept me out for six months [April 1983 - note by lfchistory.net]. Favourite Football League player and why: Bryan Robson (Man utd) for his all-round ability Favourite other team: Manchester United Favourite foreign player and why: Michel Platini, simply the best Best current British team: Southall (Everton), Sansom (Arsenal), Wright (Southampton), Ratcliffe (Everton), Anderson (Arsenal), Reid (Everton), Robson (Man Utd), Dalglish (Liverpool), Steven (Everton), Dixon (Chelsea), Rush (Liverpool) Current International XI: Southall (Wales), Junior (Brazil), Lawrenson (Eire), Tresor (France), Cabrini (Italy), Platini (France), Brady (Eire), Souness (Scotland), Rush (Wales), Dalglish (Scotland), Boniek (Poland) Favourite away ground: Old Trafford Favourite foreign stadium at which you have played: Benfica's Stadium of Light Best goal: My equalizer against Manchester United [13th April 1985 - note by lfchistory.net] Best Goal seen scored: Alan Mullery volley that won him the goal of the season in the early 70's Most difficult opponent: They're all hard! Most memorable match: Two really, beating Tottenham in the Milk Cup final in 1982 and winning the European Cup last season Own magic moment in football: Any time I've won a trophy in the last three years Biggest disappointment: Losing to Manchester United in this season's FA Cup semi-finals Favourite other sports: Golf and snooker Miscellenous likes: Resting on days off Miscellenous dislikes: Smokers and bad manners Favourite TV show: Wildlife documentaries and sports programmes TV show you always switch off: Emmerdale Farm Favourite reading: Sports magazines and books Favourite pop star: Don't really have any, I just like a good song Favourite food: Steak, egg and chips Favourite drink: Milk Best country visited: USA, Florida in particular Favourite actor/actress: Jack Nicholson/Susan George Best film seen in past year: My favourite would be "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest", although it isn't new Best friend: Many, I hope Biggest influence on career: My dad and the staff at Liverpool What don't you like about football: Losing Superstitions: I have quite a few Pre-match meal: Scrambled eggs International honours: Schoolboy, youth and 12 full caps for Eire Personal ambitions: Just to be happy Professional ambitions: To win the FA Cup Career after playing: Not really thought about that yet Player for the future: Jim Beglin at Liverpool Who would most like to meet: The Pope Advice to youngsters: Always listen to older professionals